John Mark Brumfield

A funeral service celebrating Mark's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at Stone Funeral Home. Pastor Jim Larson will officiate. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the funeral home, and also from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. Interment will be in Little Traverse Township Cemetery in Conway.

Mark was born Nov. 16, 1968, in Peoria, Ill., the son of Larry and Patricia (Hahn) Brumfield. He grew up in Petoskey and was a graduate of Petoskey High School Class of 1987. Mark was a good athlete and was a starting tight-end on the varsity football team for three years.

Mark worked as a photographer with his parents for most of his life. He was a gifted photographer and enjoyed working with kids. In recent years, he had been working in construction.

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Mark was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was a true sports fan who enjoyed everything from football to NASCAR.

But the true source of love, joy and pride in his life was his son, Gunner.

Everyone who knew Mark can attest to his kind heart and generous nature. He will truly be missed.

Mark is survived by his son, Gunner Ross; by his parents, Larry and Pat Brumfield, of Conway; and by his sister, Jill (Sam) Cadwell and their son, Ethan, of Carp Lake. Also surviving Mark is his grandfather, Ross Hahn of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to make a memorial contribution in Mark's memory are asked to consider donations to an education fund for his son, Gunner, in care of Patricia Brumfield.